u/20FastCar20

I am creating a new post since the one from a few weeks ago got a bit clogged with questions and my responses.

I am wanting to replace my 2 garage door springs before they fail. Current springs are 262x2x39. These are the original springs and house is 10.5 years old. This a 2 car garage door 16x8.

Tech weighed the door and said about 275#. The radius is 16” (originally I listed this as 14”) D400 drum. It’s a steel insulated door trimmed out on the exterior to look like a carriage door. Has side opener.

When I asked for high cycle springs, the company that installed the doors for the builder said they would install .312x3.75x52 springs. Will the 3.75” springs fit? The original tech was recommending 2” springs and the discussion of 3.75“ was a few later and by someone at the shop that wasn’t at my house.

Does this seem reasonable based on the info and the photos? Thanks in advance.

I want to replace our current springs on the double door before they fail. Current 16x8 door is 275#. Current springs are 262 2 39. After speaking with shop that built and installed the doors for our builder and telling them I want high cycles springs, then recommended 312 3.75 51.5 springs. They said these are rated for 100K cycles.

One tech came out a few weeks ago but he couldn’t remember much from that day so since they built the doors and originally installed it, I would assume this would use the same mounting plate that the current springs attach too and rod as well?

I have a Liftmaster side opener on this door. Any concerns you see with the spring upgrade? Thanks!